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and everyone's... OK with this?

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What is the cost of living compared to the salary?

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    Its iowa? I aussume fairly low cost of living ...........but it is sad. I have one year of experience and make more than someone with 25 years on that scale

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    Don't know about the rest of the chart, but as far as the first few years go, that's what RNs make at med-surg hospitals in my area.

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    I guess I'm stupid but I'm not following you .

    Of course, I am Canadian and things are a lot different here.

    What are you upset about? That an experienced nurse makes more than a new grad?

    Or the crappy wages? I don't know how this compares to other places in the US but here in Ontario, I have over 20 years experience and make over $40.00 an hour base pay - more for being in charge, shift differential etc.

    Also - what is included in the salary? Do you get health insurance - I understand this can cost a lot in the US if you have to pay on your own. If health insurance is included, then you should factor that in.

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    I see nothing wrong with the scale, that is typical for union shops. However I see plenty wrong with paying registered nurses $19 an hour.

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    I'm OK with it. I make about that much and I still come out ahead compared to people who make more in a high cost of living area. Shift differentials for nights and weekends also make my average pay per hour $6-$7 dollars higher than my base pay.

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    nursing pay should be based on merit and performance, not years.

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    well, living in an area with a COLI score of 126.4, i wouldn't be able to afford to live off of the wages i would make in sioux city. it's definitively on the lower side. sad for the hard work we do.

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    what's the problem? :)
    I swear... these people keep turning up, and I can't believe it.
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